Dr. Ali Dehghantanha, Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity and Threat and professor in the School of Computer Science, spoke to CBC News about cybersecurity threats facing Canada’s farming industry. […]
CBC Consults Cybersecurity Expert
COMMENTARY: How Sports Participation Leads to Long-Term Success for Girls
By Dr. Katie Lebel, professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, and Mikaela Dodig, master’s student, Ted Rogers School of Management, Toronto Metropolitan University. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. The 2024 Paris Olympics mark the first gender-equitable Olympic Games in history, with equal numbers of […]
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2024 Research Excellence Awards Recognize Significant Research Achievements
Each year, U of G recognizes recently tenured faculty members who have accomplished significant research, training and knowledge mobilization achievements with the U of G Research Excellence Awards. This year, the seven U of G researchers who received the awards explore a wide variety of topics, from stage design to nanotechnology that detects disease to […]
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First National One Health Training Program to Prepare Leaders for Next Pandemic
A new six-year training program co-led by researchers at the University of Guelph will use a One Health approach to build national capacity for the next pandemic – the first training of its kind in Canada. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research awarded U of G and other university, government and non-governmental organization partners $2.7 […]
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University Mourns Passing of Staff
The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Biljana Tanaskovic of Physical Resources – Design Engineering and Construction, who passed away July 30. Condolences to Biljana’s family may be shared through the funeral home’s website. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on Friday, August 9 in Biljana’s honour. Support services and initiatives are available […]
OVC Dean Discusses Rural Vet Care with The Globe and Mail
Dr. Jeff Wichtel, dean of the Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to The Globe and Mail and CTV Your Morning about the need for more veterinarians in rural areas to care for large animals. […]
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These Self-Driving, Weed-Cutting Robots ‘Transform the Future of Farming’
The future of farming is near, as robots work alongside tractors in a University of Guelph study underway. On the rich soils of the Holland Marsh north of Toronto, two robots drive down a local grower’s field to seed, weed and cultivate. Using precise geolocating, the robots know when they’ve reached the end of the […]
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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Grants Recognize Teaching Innovation
The University of Guelph is proud to announce that this year three projects will be awarded funding through the 2024-2025 Associate Vice-President (Academic) (AVPA) Grant for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Supported through the office of the AVPA, these projects are on the leading edge of teaching innovation: 2024-25 AVPA SoTL Grant Award […]
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The Washington Post Consults Cardiac Physiologist on Olympic Spectators
Dr. Jamie Burr, professor in the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, discussed the heart rates of Olympic spectators with The Washington Post. […]
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Emancipation Day Message from AVP, Diversity and Human Rights
Today is Emancipation Day. An important historic milestone that marks the 190th anniversary of the end of slavery in Canada and across the British Empire. This is a day to remember and honour those who lost their lives due to the atrocities of the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength and resilience of Black […]
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COMMENTARY: Our Fragile Food Supply Chain Was Built for a World That No Longer Exists
By Dr. Evan Fraser, Arrell Food Institute, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics This article is republished with permission from The Globe and Mail. Read the original article. Earlier this summer, a heat wave closed part of North America’s shipping system. It seems the metal on the Third Avenue Bridge in Manhattan swelled so much that the […]
Food Day Canada Documentary Spotlights U of G Origins of National Day
The Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph, in partnership with Canada Beef and Food Day Canada, released a new documentary A Nation’s Table to celebrate the legacy of Anita Stewart, the late U of G food laureate who founded the day 21 years ago. A Nation’s Table explores Stewart’s life of food activism […]
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What’s Open at U of G on the Civic Holiday Weekend?
The University’s normal business operations will be reduced on Monday, August 5 for the Civic Holiday. Normal operations resume Tuesday, August 6. What’s open Service areas open on Monday, August 5 include: Athletics Centre Reduced hours University Centre (excluding Chef’s Hall, Brass Taps and The Lookout Patio + Grad Lounge) Main floor is open Ontario […]
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U of G Mobilizes Climate Smart Agriculture and Genomics with Federal Funding
Agriculture and food systems have enormous potential to help Canada mitigate and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate and genomics research in agri-food is driving sustainable solutions to major global challenges. As a world leader in agri-food genomics, the University of Guelph is contributing to high-impact research, innovations and knowledge mobilization to improve […]
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CBC Consults OVC Prof on River Seine
CBC Sports spoke to Dr. Heather Murphy, water microbiologist at the Ontario Veterinary College, about ongoing efforts to clean up the River Seine during the 2024 Paris Olympics. […]
COMMENTARY: Canada’s Soccer Drone Scandal at Paris Olympics Highlights Need for Ethics Education
By Drs. Lianne Foti and Kathleen Rodenburg, professors at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. The Canadian women’s soccer team has become the centre of controversy after reports from the 2024 Paris Olympics revealed the team used a drone to […]
Human Kinetics Expert Discusses Back Pain with Toronto Star
Dr. Stephen Brown, professor in the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences in the College of Biological Science, spoke to the Toronto Star about how sitting in traffic can affect spine health. […]
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Gryphons Set Their Sights on Gold at Paris Olympics, Paralympics
The University of Guelph will be well-represented at both the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and the Paralympics, as Gryphons past and present swap red, gold and black for red and white to represent Team Canada. Track athletes Jacqueline Madogo, Zoe Sherar and Craig Thorne will all make their Olympic debuts, while former Gryphon Jesse Zesseu […]
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Fireproofing Canada’s Forests Challenging on Multiple Levels, U of G Prof Says
As wildfires rage in Western Canada and burn popular landmarks like Jasper National Park, a University of Guelph forestry and climatology researcher says changes to zoning bylaws could help lessen wildfire devastation. Dr. Ze’ev Gedalof is a professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics and researches forest ecosystem dynamics, forest management, climatic variability […]
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Parking on Campus: What You Need to Know for Fall 2024
What’s new! Starting September 1, 2024, the following changes will take effect: Daily Permits: Fall Permits – Fall Semester permits will be available for purchase starting July 24. New Permit Options: Changes to EV parking restrictions: 4 hour Daily Max limit is being removed from EV chargers in P15, P48, P49, P30 and P59. 4 […]
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